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时文语法填空专练(十二)
(一)
With temple visits becoming ___1__ (increase) popular, the following venues are relatively free of crowds, while ___2___ (boast) stunning architecture, peaceful ___3____ (surround) , and rich cultural and religious history.
Guoqing Temple, ___4___ (build) in the Sui Dynasty (581-618), is located in Tiantai county, Zhejiang province. ____5___ it is a top-rated scenic spot, there is no admission charge and visitors are not required to burn incense.
___6___ ancient plum tree to the right of Daxiong Baodian (the main hall) ___7____ (stand)on the site for more than 1,300 years. It blooms in early spring and looks particularly fantastic ___8____ the temple's yellow walls and incense smoke.
Another highlight at the temple is the ___9___ (combine) of Zen practice and farming. In addition to practicing daily Buddhism rituals, local monks engage in agricultural work, such as growing vegetables in nearby fields, ___10___ (support) themselves.
(二)
Visitors attracted by peace and quiet at mountain venues
Temples provide___1___welcome change of pace from city life by offering peace and quiet, along with the chance to taste distinctive cuisine.
Visitors can also experience Zen practice at temples — a method through ___2___ the mind becomes settled and aware, while being capable of more ___3___ (focus) thinking.
"I had always wanted to visit a temple___4___a volunteer worker, especially after seeing the disciplined and peaceful experiences ___5____ (share) online by other volunteers," Lyu said.
____6___ (press)from her job at an internet company fueled her desire ____7___ (visit) a temple. "I was working overtime often and my daily routine was ___8____(regular). I was looking forward to taking a break," she said.
Lyu decided to put her plan into practice after ___9____ (involve)in a fall, which resulted in her eyelids requiring stitches. "There were so many negative feelings building up inside me ___10__ I had to blow off steam," she said.
(三)
Shenzhou XV mission